Programme and Finance Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization has a significant presence in over 140 countries and territories, with nearly three decades of experience in funding initiatives aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls. The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, administered by UN Women, is the first global UN funding mechanism dedicated exclusively to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls. It has funded over 700 initiatives, focusing on long-term impacts and collaboration across governments, UN agencies, and civil society.

Job Overview:
The Programme and Finance Analyst will support the UN Trust Fund ECA Regional Hub under the guidance of the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist. This role involves ensuring that the implementation of grants aligns with UN Women’s rules and regulations. The analyst will contribute to research, financial management, and program implementation, providing operational, administrative, and programmatic support. The position requires close collaboration with operations, program, and project staff in the ECA Regional Office and UN Women HQ to resolve complex finance-related issues and facilitate the exchange of information. The analyst will also assist in partner and stakeholder management, logistical support for events, and support civil society organizations and women’s rights organizations in their initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme and Finance Analyst will undertake a variety of duties including: contributing to the administrative and logistical management of the UN Trust Fund Regional EVAW Hub; arranging all logistical, administrative, and financial aspects for meetings, workshops, and events; assisting in the preparation of the UN Trust Fund’s regional portfolio work plan and budget; developing standard operating procedures and guidelines; gathering and compiling data for documents and reports; coordinating calls for proposals and technical review committees; implementing financial strategies in compliance with UN Women regulations; monitoring partner agreements and financial reports; providing capacity development training to partners; preparing for audits and implementing recommendations; reviewing financial transactions and ensuring compliance; supporting the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring project expenditures; providing finance support to the Programme and Operations team; and assisting in programmatic collaboration and knowledge management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience is acceptable. The role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills in financial management and program implementation, as well as the ability to provide technical guidance on financial reporting and compliance. Candidates should have the capacity to synthesize data and draft high-quality analytical reports and presentations, along with strong IT skills and experience in using web-based management systems.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree must have an additional two years of relevant experience to qualify. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in financial principles and management practices relevant to the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in program and finance management, including experience with ERP systems. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Experience in supporting the operational work of civil society organizations, particularly women’s rights organizations, is desirable. Familiarity with knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and organizing learning events is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and would enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position does not have supervisory responsibilities and is expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures, including a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct. The recruitment process will involve rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Candidates must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.